r years, was dug up and thrown into a gutter.
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HISTORY OF THE UNITED NETHERLANDS
From the Death of William the Silent to the Twelve Year's Truce--1609
By John Lothrop Motley
History United Netherlands, Volume 68, 1595-1596
CHAPTER XXXII.
Archduke Cardinal Albert appointed governor of the Netherlands--
Return of Philip William from captivity--His adherence to the King
of Spain--Notice of the Marquis of Varambon, Count Varax, and other
new officers--Henry's communications with Queen Elizabeth--Madame de
Monceaux--Conversation of Henry with the English ambassador--
Marseilles secured by the Duke of Guise--The fort of Rysbank taken
by De Roane Calais in the hands of the Spanish--Assistance from
England solicited by Henry--Unhandsome conditions proposed by
Elizabeth--Annexation of Calais to the obedient provinces--Pirates
of Dunkirk--Uneasiness of the Netherlanders with regard to the
designs of Elizabeth--Her protestations of sincerity--Expedition of
Dutch and English forces to Spain--Attack on the Spanish war-ships--
Victory of the allies--Flag of the Republic planted on the fortress
of Cadiz--Capitulation of the city--Letter of Elizabeth to the Dutch
Admirals--State of affairs in France--Proposition of the Duke of
Montpensier for the division of the kingdom--Successes of the
Cardinal Archduke in Normandy--He proceeds to Flanders--Siege and
capture of Hulat--Projected alliance against Spain--Interview of De
Sancy with Lord Burghley--Diplomatic conference at Greenwich--
Formation of a league against Spain--Duplicity of the treaty--
Affairs in Germany--Battle between the Emperor and the Grand Turk--
Endeavours of Philip to counteract the influence of the league--His
interference in the affairs of Germany--Secret intrigue of Henry
with Spain--Philip's second attempt at the conquest of England.
Another governor-general arrived in the early days of the year 1596, to
take charge of the obedient provinces. It had been rumoured for many
months that Philip's choice was at last fixed upon the Archduke Cardinal
Albert, Archbis
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